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henceforth Meaning & Definition

ˈhen(t)s-ˌfȯrth

What Does Henceforth Mean?

As an adverb, henceforth means from this point on.

Word Facts for Henceforth

Part of speechadverb
Pronunciation/ˈhen(t)s-ˌfȯrth/
Syllables2
Synonymshenceforward and hereafter

Henceforth Definition (Adverb)

  1. from this point on

Synonyms of Henceforth

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Antonyms of Henceforth

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Henceforth in a Sentence

I will try to do a better job, henceforth, now that I know the proper technique!

henceforth, there will be no more prolonged coffee breaks

Word Forms & Grammar

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Words That Rhyme With Henceforth

Origin of Henceforth

From Middle English hennes forth, hens-forþ, hennes-forþ, from modification of Old English heonan forþ with an adverbial genitive suffix. By surface analysis, hence (“from here”) +‎ forth (“forward”).

First Known Use

14th century

Henceforth Pronunciation

The standard pronunciation of henceforth is /ˈhen(t)s-ˌfȯrth/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (hen(t)s).

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